Do I need inserts to install new Focal tweets in 02 GT

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mode101

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• Oct 20, 2006

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Going to try to install my car stereo myself Do I need tweeter/speaker inserts to install 6.5" component speakers?

has anyone used a jl audio stealthbox? I was going to run it off a jl audio 250/1 amp. Will that sound OK ?

Also, if I wanted to run new speaker wire, what type and how many feet will I need to get?

thanks!!

 

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• Nov 7, 2006

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if they are needed, does anyone make these?

 

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• Nov 9, 2006

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You can make a "plate" out of aome 1/8" fiber board or ABS plastic(or they sell they sell the plate adapters by Metra) . I usually buy my speaker wire in a 500 or 1000 ft roll but you can buy a 100 foot roll so you dont run short. It depends on the speakers i am wiring for the size. I use 12 or 14 GA for subs and 16 or 16 GA for mids and highs.

 

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• Nov 21, 2006

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Metra makes the speaker adapters, Any stereo shop should stock this. I have Kicker RS 6.5 components in my door. Your going to have to fab the tweeters in the fac. tweeter pod somehow. It's super easy. I used back strapping. The 250/1 is what is recommended by JL for the stealthbox. Perfect match up. The 500/1 is too much.